As schools close for the summer, we want to take a moment to recognise something too often pushed aside: the well-being of school staff. Across the UK, staff burnout, anxiety, and exhaustion are at an all-time high. According to Sec-Ed, 

45% of school staff report experiencing anxiety,
35% burnout,
and 28% symptoms of depression.

Behind these numbers are real people – teachers who are struggling to keep going while supporting the mental health of young people.
The truth is this: exhausted staff cannot support flourishing students.
Yet there is hope — and it doesn’t always come from more policies or hours in front of screens.

The Healing Power of Nature
Nature offers one of the most accessible, evidence-based, and nourishing paths to recovery. Time in the woods. Quiet connection. Movement, creativity, and community. These are not luxuries — they’re essentials.

At Circle of Life Rediscovery, they have worked with schools across the UK to design nature-based programmes and trainings that radically shift the wellbeing of both staff and students.

✔️ From CPD outdoor learning and nature connection courses to comprehensive Level 3 Forest School Training, learn everything you need to know about transforming education, health and family through nature-led learning

✔️ Develop the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to design and deliver best practice educational and therapeutic outdoor learning programmes

✔️ Use your new skills to have more fun in your work, and transform your career

Who are outdoor learning CPD courses for?

These outdoor learning CPD courses are suitable for:

• Teachers

• Health workers

• Outdoor practitioners

Who are the outdoor learning CPD course tutors?

All Circle of Life Rediscovery tutors have a background in education and sustainable schools. Also, knowledge and experience of nature connection, nature-centric models, the curriculum and the natural world

Why learn with Circle of Life Rediscovery?

They show you how you can teach outdoor experiences that connect individuals with nature and the wider community. 

Better still, you’ll learn practical and theoretical nature-based practice tools you can tie into the national curriculum or use to meet key health outcomes.

As a result, your students will:

• Appreciate their beautiful surroundings and understanding their place in nature and the world

• Learn social responsibility

Explore our outdoor learning CPD courses for teachers, health practitioners and outdoor practitioners here!